skip to main content

Getting Rid of Ivy

11 years ago

Hi,

We recently bought a home which had been vacant for quite some time. The Ivy has taken over one side completely. We got rid of the one near the foundation but pulling it out, but it seems to be coming back again. Also on the other end it seems to grow up between a line of beautiful bushes. We don't want to use round up as we would like to plant some vegetables in the area. Is there a good way to get rid of the ivy without harming the other bushes around ?

Sort by:Oldest

Comment (1)

zhoen
10 years ago
A paste of borax is keeping the ivy away from the foundations of our house. I so sympathize, the previous owners let the ivy get three feet thick beside the house, and it was eating the brick, dismantling the window frames, and getting under the foundations. Now, it's just on the fence. Took me months to get it all hacked away, with a metal brush and scrapers. The borax paste has kept it at bay, though. The rest it a matter of maintenance.

Good luck.
Related Professionals
Folsom Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Glassmanor Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Lyons Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Wareham Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Woodinville Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Choctaw Landscape Contractors · East Chicago Landscape Contractors · Hilton Head Island Landscape Contractors · Holland Landscape Contractors · Louisville Landscape Contractors · Medford Landscape Contractors · Rio Linda Landscape Contractors · Agoura Siding & Exteriors · Amesbury Siding & Exteriors · Waukegan Siding & Exteriors

Related Stories

EDIBLE GARDENS Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden

By Abundant City

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

MOST POPULAR How to Get Rid of Those Pesky Summer Fruit Flies

By Mitchell Parker

Learn what fruit flies are, how to prevent them and how to get rid of them in your home

DECORATING GUIDES Lose It: How to Get Rid of Old Light Bulbs

By Vanessa Brunner

When the light goes out, you'll want to get rid of the bulb safely. Here's how

DECORATING GUIDES Use It or Lose It: How to Get Rid of Old Keys

By Vanessa Brunner

Clean out your junk drawer by getting rid of keys in an earth-friendly way

DECLUTTERING Downsizing Help: How to Get Rid of Your Extra Stuff

By Becky Dietrich, Interior Designer

Sell, consign, donate? We walk you through the options so you can sail through scaling down

DECORATING GUIDES Lose It: 4 Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Carpet

By Vanessa Brunner

Try one of these earth-friendly tips before stuffing your dingy carpet or rug in the trash

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING 4 Good Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitos in Your Yard

By Katherine Caviness

Stay safe from West Nile virus and put an end to irksome itches with these tools and methods for a porch, patio or yard

DECORATING GUIDES Lose It: How to Get Rid of a Mattress

By Vanessa Brunner

Updating your bedroom? Here's how to donate, reuse or recycle that mattress — and keep it out of the landfill

MORE ROOMS Home Tech: Getting Rid of Wires Without Sacrificing Sound

By Laura Heller

Wireless home technology still isn't perfect, but new products are giving audiophiles choices

DECORATING GUIDES Cleaning Out: The Right Way to Get Rid of Electronics

By Vanessa Brunner

Learn how to dispose of worn-out electronics in a safer, more Earth-friendly way

Sponsored